Nick in X-games

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kngadrok

Joined Jun 2008

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Texas, but from So. Central L.A.

Discussion Starter
• Aug 1, 2008

• #41

You know I could be wrong, but I saw neither pastrana nor MC on the list to compete in the supermoto (which means nothing)
depending on how the course is set up....more pavement than dirt, or more dirt than pavement plays a big part sometimes, in who wins.

BTW: I looked for your name Big C, but didn't see it

 

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Ravensby

Joined May 2008

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Texas

• Aug 1, 2008

• #42

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (xx CURVE xx @ Aug 1 2008, 12:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I need times and channel info STAT!


The race is supposed to be on ESPN2 at 7 est-4 pacific unless you live in Houston and I get to see the US against whoever olympic basketball game. I gave up caring about olympic basketball when they let the pros in who don't care.

 

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chopperman

Joined Sep 2006

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• Aug 1, 2008

• #43

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jumkie @ Jul 31 2008, 06:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Its free admission today and tomorrow. I'll be there tomorrow hoping Nicky makes it. He's on the invite list, but that doesn't mean he'll show up. If he does, I'll get some pics.

Of course, Travis should be there too. Damn, my two racing heroes at one event, I'm gonna explode!

(Side Note: Hey Rog, the bikenight we went to was in the city of Carson, 5 minutes away from the Home Depot Center where they have the X-Games--MotoX, SuperMoto, & Rally Car. You should have stayed another 2 weeks. You could have got an earthquake and X-Games to boot).
ive just said those exact words to my misses

 

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chopperman

Joined Sep 2006

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• Aug 1, 2008

• #44

jumkies just text me from the x-games and sent me this pic of nickys bike

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sweeeeet

 

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kngadrok

Joined Jun 2008

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Texas, but from So. Central L.A.

Discussion Starter
• Aug 1, 2008

• #45

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (roger-m @ Aug 1 2008, 03:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>jumkies just text me from the x-games and sent me this pic of nickys bike

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sweeeeet

man, I'd give my left big toe to ride that thing

 

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kngadrok

Joined Jun 2008

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Texas, but from So. Central L.A.

Discussion Starter
• Aug 1, 2008

• #46

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (kngadrok @ Aug 1 2008, 03:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>man, I'd give my left big toe to ride that thing


I'd love to turn one of mine into that bad boy

 

Austin

Joined Mar 2005

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Woody Creek

• Aug 1, 2008

• #47

According to 'Soup Hayden is about a second off the pace. The layout has changed since he agreed to do the race, there is more dirt and one triple jump where the previous layout had none.

 

JohnnyKnockdown

Joined Jul 2007

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unda cheese

• Aug 1, 2008

• #48

Curvey
Airs tomorrow night ( sat Aug 2nd) between 7 and 9 pm EST on ESPN 2.

I don't see a lot of supermoto but I have noticed that Nicky drags the knee thru the paved corners rather than kick the leg MX style like everyone else. They showed a little clip of him practicing and he seems to be able to flick the bike quicker using that technique.
It's strange to me because he comes from a dirt track backround where you always throw the leg.
I wonder if because of all his roadracing experience he's found a better way.
You supermoto guys may have an answer for that.

 

xx CURVE xx

Joined Jul 2006

11K Posts | 291+

Texas

• Aug 2, 2008

• #49

whens is it?? just saw birds motocross...BMX freestlie on now...whens the supermoto??

 

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dannyisnow

Joined May 2008

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England - Yorkshire

• Aug 2, 2008

• #50

Will anyone be recording this

would love to see it if anyone's willing to upload it online

 

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Sally

Joined Mar 2008

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In front of a computer. Duh ;)

• Aug 2, 2008

• #51

Just found it <span style='color:#000000;background:#000000'>tvu://60980

 

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Hayden Fan

Joined Jul 2006

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Big Rapids, MI

• Aug 2, 2008

• #52

Nicky pulled out. Said something like he hurt his ankle. He had said the track was slicker than what he thought.

Didn't want to risk it for MotoGP it sounds. He would have not been a contender so he pulled out.

 

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Sally

Joined Mar 2008

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In front of a computer. Duh ;)

• Aug 2, 2008

• #53

Just heard that as well, the commentators sounded a bit disappointed too.

On the bright side, I finally located ESPN2

And now find myself really enjoying the loonies with their BMX bikes.

 

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Hayden Fan

Joined Jul 2006

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Big Rapids, MI

• Aug 2, 2008

• #54

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Sally @ Aug 2 2008, 07:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Just heard that as well, the commentators sounded a bit disappointed too.

On the bright side, I finally located ESPN2

And now find myself really enjoying the loonies with their BMX bikes.

Burkhart would have trounced the field, but it would have been nice to see Nicky race. Last time a MotoGP rider did anything outside the series was Rossi and his rallying bug he had to itch.

 

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SackWack

Joined Nov 2007

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Paso Robles, CA USA

• Aug 2, 2008

• #55

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Hayden Fan @ Aug 2 2008, 04:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Burkhart would have trounced the field, but it would have been nice to see Nicky race. Last time a MotoGP rider did anything outside the series was Rossi and his rallying bug he had to itch.

Too much dirt and yes the track looked very dangerous. That one dude crashed right into the cement barrier.

Would have been nice to see Nicky ruin his Honda contract and find himself on the Ducati for the rest of the season though

Not that was going to happen, it was only wishful thinking.

 

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an4rew

Joined May 2007

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N. Ireland

• Aug 3, 2008

• #56

It would be stupid breaking your leg for the X games

 

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dph67

Joined Jul 2008

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Swindon. Wiltshire

• Aug 4, 2008

• #57

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (xx CURVE xx @ Aug 1 2008, 09:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Nick at practice

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WOW!! Now that is what I call serious lean angle!
Shame Nicky had to pull out, from the old footage he looked fantastic.
Prob the right decision if the track was that dangerous. Can anybody upload footage as poor English bloke with no channels...

 

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djm

Joined Jul 2008

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• Aug 4, 2008

• #58

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mr-brightside @ Aug 4 2008, 03:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>WOW!! Now that is what I call serious lean angle!
Shame Nicky had to pull out, from the old footage he looked fantastic.
Prob the right decision if the track was that dangerous. Can anybody upload footage as poor English bloke with no channels...

sucks nicky pulled out. i thought it was sunday, so i would have missed it regardless, but still. would have been cool as .... to have him out there racing on a 'tard.

 

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frosty58

Joined Sep 2005

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washington DC, USA

• Aug 4, 2008

• #59

he'll have plenty of time for this stuff when he's out of gps. remember he ...... himself up in 04 on a motard.

 

ROCKGOD01

Joined Jun 2008

2K Posts | 6+

America

• Aug 4, 2008

• #60

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (frosty58 @ Aug 4 2008, 02:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>he'll have plenty of time for this stuff when he's out of gps. remember he ...... himself up in 04 on a motard.
Well he isn't the only one to get ...... up on a Motard. I got a call on my way home from the beach from Curve. He is in the hospital from crashing his motard. He broke some ribs and got pretty banged up. Here's to hopin for a quick recovery!